Tuesday, April 08, 2008

EMPLOYMENT: Programme Officer, Asia and Pacific Region

The Global Mechanism (GM) of the UNCCD is seeking a Programme Officer (Asia and Pacific Region). Under the overall guidance of the Managing Director; and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator for Asia and the Pacific desk, the incumbent plays a key role in achieving the goals of the GM. S/he would support the formulation and implementation of National Action Programmes that pursue effective paths of intervention, and thus improve the GM’s contribution to the implementation of the UNCCD. The incumbent contributes to the strategic orientation of the GM by: (i) sharpening focus and improving delivery at the country and sub-region programme levels; (ii) building effective country, donor community and stakeholder partnerships; and (iii) developing results-based corporate practice and behaviours.